The average bus between Rotherham and Loch Ness takes 16h 30m and the fastest bus takes 12h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham to Loch Ness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Rotherham and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 11:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and take an average of 16h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 18m • 3 changes
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12h 43m • 3 changes
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19h 15m • 3 changes
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12h 43m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Loch Ness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
Rotherham to Loch Ness bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Rotherham to Loch Ness bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Tourist Information station.
The distance between Rotherham and Loch Ness is 472.5 km. The road distance is 602 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Tourist Information via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 35m.